Description
Garlic mushroom chicken thighs bring Italian countryside comfort to dinner tables with minimal effort. Herby, creamy sauce envelops tender chicken, creating a simple yet luxurious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (700g) boneless skinless chicken thighs (around 6–8 fillets)
Mushrooms and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (250g) sliced brown mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 0.5 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 to 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (adjust to taste)
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Meticulously pat chicken thighs dry using paper towels, trimming away any excess fat for a cleaner presentation.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by mixing onion powder, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat each chicken thigh, ensuring even coverage.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Carefully place chicken thighs in the pan, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Cook chicken thighs until they reach a perfect internal temperature, typically 8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Ensure no pink remains in the center.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, keeping them warm while preparing the mushroom sauce.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and introduce sliced mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, sautéing until they become tender and release their natural moisture.
- Add minced garlic, fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary to the mushrooms. Stir quickly to prevent burning and allow herbs to release their aromatic essence.
- Gently return chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the mushroom mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with additional fresh parsley for a bright, fresh touch. Serve immediately while the chicken remains hot and juicy.
Notes
- Experiment with different herb combinations to customize the flavor profile and make this dish uniquely yours.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum juiciness and richer taste that elevates the entire recipe.
- Select fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, more robust earthy undertones that complement the chicken perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg